Inés Ybarra is a Spanish interior designer, creative director, and designer renowned in the field of interior design. As the founder of Casahari, her interior design studio, she has developed a highly personal vision that combines architecture, art, furniture, and craftsmanship to create elegant, warm spaces brimming with character.
How has the process of building something as personal as Casa Hari been?
“It has been a very organic process. Architecture has always fascinated me; I’ve been buying architecture and furniture books since I was 16. To this day, I still don’t know why I never chose to study it. When I founded Casa Hari, I felt encouraged because it seemed like a more honest and natural way to immerse myself in that world, without feeling as though I was taking up a place that didn’t belong to me.”
Who are your main references as designers or artists?
“Gio Ponti and Diego Giacometti.”
If you could design any space in the world, which one would you choose?
“Right now, my own home.”
What role does craftsmanship play in your projects?
“Craftsmanship is essential. It represents respect for culture, expertise, dedication, and history. Artisan-made pieces also have the ability to bring character to a space, making it more interesting and moving it away from any sense of coldness or uniformity.”
What is your favorite hotel and your favorite book?
“My favorite hotel hasn’t opened its doors yet: it will be Nomade, in northern Ibiza, opening this July. I’m convinced it will become my favorite because it’s located in one of my favorite areas of the island, and I had the opportunity to visit the site while it was under construction—it’s an absolute dream.
My favorite book is One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez.”
What place in the world would you most like to explore while wearing your friulane shoes?
“I would love to return to Japan.”
How would you design your perfect pair of Cayumas?
“I would create a blend between a pair of Cayumas and the traditional Spanish castellano loafer. I’ve always thought it was a beautiful design with a great deal of personality, yet, interestingly, it has gradually disappeared from women’s wardrobes.”
